BBQ Pitmaster

Job Description

Ready to serve up true Texas hospitality?

Job description:

We’re seeking an accomplished Pitmaster BBQ Chef with deep respect for Texas barbecue traditions, exceptional culinary skill, and the ability to execute at a refined, elevated level. This is a unique opportunity to lead the heart and soul of an upscale Texas BBQ kitchen—where craft, consistency, and hospitality meet sophistication.

Key Responsibilities

• Command the Pit: Own all aspects of live-fire cooking, smoking, and pit operations, ensuring consistency, precision, and excellence in every cut and every service.

• Honor Texas Tradition: Execute authentic Texas-style barbecue while elevating presentation, flavor balance, and guest experience in a fine-dining environment.

• Ensure Quality & Consistency: Select, prep, season, smoke, and finish meats to exacting standards—no shortcuts, no compromises.

• Lead the Back of House: Train, mentor, and inspire the pit and kitchen team, fostering discipline, pride, and craftsmanship.

• Oversee Daily Operations: Manage prep schedules, smoke times, inventory, yields, and food cost controls with precision and accountability.

• Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with ownership and restaurant management to align culinary execution with the brand vision and service standards.

• Maintain Safety & Compliance: Uphold all health, safety, and sanitation standards, including fire safety and equipment maintenance.

• Innovate Thoughtfully: Contribute to menu development, seasonal features, and refined BBQ interpretations while respecting tradition.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Pitmaster, BBQ Chef, or Executive Chef in a high-volume or upscale BBQ-focused restaurant.

• Deep knowledge of Texas-style barbecue, smoking techniques, wood selection, meat sourcing, and temperature control.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage long smoke cycles, prep timelines, and service demands.

• Passion for excellence, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences through food.

• Calm, disciplined, and detail-oriented, even under pressure.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and expertise.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Career growth within a distinctive, high-end Texas dining concept.

• A supportive, energetic team environment that values innovation and hard work.

Company Description

Hospitality Pro Search has been in business for over 25 years and is a leading executive search firm dedicated exclusively to the hospitality industry. With a global reach, we specialize in placing top-tier management talent in restaurants, hotels, resorts, entertainment venues, and private clubs. From department heads to executive-level leadership, we recruit across all management levels, connecting our clients with exceptional professionals who drive results and elevate guest experiences. Apply directly online at hprosearch.com or send us your resume to take the next step in your hospitality career.

Full-time